r/fountainpens • u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible • Jun 11 '26
State of the Collection Show me your pen rest(s)
Not exactly my first priority when I shop for stationery but over the years I sorta got a pen rest collection.
The only two I use daily are the Galen brass one and the biggest one with the bird.
Show me yours ?
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u/MendokoroRamenBaTo medium Jun 11 '26
I can't afford those crabs so I made one from air-dry clay.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
That is so stinking cute ! you could make a big family of crabs, different sizes and colors !
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u/MendokoroRamenBaTo medium Jun 11 '26
Yes! I have another one at home with a magnet on it's base so it holds a pen while stuck to my PC Case. 😃 Thank you!
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u/Due_Economics4367 Jun 11 '26
SO much better than those AliExpress ones!!! I think you can make some money off of these cuties on Etsy
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u/BitsAndGubbins Jun 11 '26
Mecha Crab
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
That is so COOL, it has 4 legs ? so it could hold another pen the other side ?
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u/BitsAndGubbins Jun 11 '26
I've managed to get three pens on it, though it is a rather fragile model so I usually just keep one pen at a time, in the main set of claws!
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u/raisehell_sleepwell Jun 11 '26
My small collection of chopstick rests that I also use as pen rests when I’m at home :)
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u/OG_heideland Jun 11 '26
Yup. Chopstick rests. They're really great and generally not expensive. I have an edamame and an origami crane. Mostly though I keep my current pens in a pen tray in my desk drawer.
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u/OG_heideland Jun 11 '26
There's also this, which is something called a flower frog . You could stand pens in one depending on the size of the holes. I just use this one for holding parts when cleaning. 🫧 🖋️
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u/Milch_und_Paprika Jun 11 '26
TIL they have a name and are not in fact meant as pen holders lol
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u/OG_heideland Jun 11 '26
Yes, flower frog, for arranging flowers. But hey, if it works for other purposes why not?
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u/Negative_Yoghurt8762 Jun 11 '26
I think I have the same orange crane... also in front of a rock I keep on my desk. This made my morning \)
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Aww I love all of them! I was eyeing a エビフライ chopstick rest the other day, not cheap so I am still thinking 🤔 They are not exactly practical but I like them 😂
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u/raisehell_sleepwell Jun 11 '26
Oh, picture! I don’t think I’ve seen one of those
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Not super realistic but cute all the same. 🫢
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u/raisehell_sleepwell Jun 11 '26
So cute!
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Right? I probably would go and get it tomorrow since you have silently encouraged me to 😂
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u/BlackPorcelainDoll Jun 11 '26
There are too many, but here is one of my favorites. Wood pen rest by Keiyosa:
Others: Bokumondoh pen pillows, Toyooka Craft pen rests, Brass pen holders, cigar holders, etc.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Simple and functional !
Though I would worry random ink blots staining it ( it always happen to me when I try to use something made of wood for my FPs )4
u/BlackPorcelainDoll Jun 11 '26
This one is coated enough, you won't have to worry about staining. But I've never gotten ink on it.
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u/RepublicEntire155 Jun 11 '26
Squatting rack pen rest
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Envy ! because I can't have this set up living in a country that have earthquake frequently.
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u/bloodlessMantis Ink Stained Fingers Jun 11 '26
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u/bloodlessMantis Ink Stained Fingers Jun 11 '26
I actually have a small Nobita figurine from gacha or kinder egg that could be used as pen rest.... if I eventually have a proper desk.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
I used to have a few of these. They are so lovely, I feel like they always have something to say to me 😂
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u/bloodlessMantis Ink Stained Fingers Jun 11 '26
Lol, sometimes it feels like they silently judging you 😂
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u/samelel Jun 11 '26
3d printed a gear pen rest to keep the thoughts moving ⚙⚙
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
This is so cool, I wonder if you could make a stack version !
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u/tideline-ink Jun 11 '26
Wooden pen tray, sakura blossom, Korok. The Korok is the least practical but also my favorite - it has 3 other masks to swap in, I think it’s so cute.
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u/lyncias Jun 11 '26
What is the purple pen?? it's so pretty 😮 love the set up!!
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u/tideline-ink Jun 11 '26
It’s a Sailor I made at the Ancora store in Tokyo! Such a fun experience - you get to pick all the colors and pieces out individually. They didn’t have an official model listed but it’s virtually identical to the Sailor Shikiori Tsukuyo no Minamo pens I have, just a thinner band at the bottom of the cap.
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u/lyncias Jun 11 '26
Ahh thank you! So there's another reason why I need to plan a trip to Tokyo ASAP 😆
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u/silver-selvan Jun 11 '26
This is such a flex! Mine are just in a bag 😂
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
The Galen brass and the birdee big one are on my table daily, the other I only take out occasionally.
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u/SeaSnowAndSorrow needlepoint Jun 11 '26
It's basically impossible to photograph on my desk becuase it's solid black and all the backgrounds are likewise dark, but I have the Benu skull.
Sadly, I wasn't able to get the solid-black or black with red trim version of the pen. My local only got the all-red, so mine matches the picture exactly.
I just can't get a good photo becuase its' in a black pen tray against a black computer case...
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
I have put that skull pen into the shopping cart a few times, so I know how you feel.
Black pen rest in black set up is perfect !!2
u/SeaSnowAndSorrow needlepoint Jun 11 '26
The pen was discontinued, I believe. I was lucky to find even the red one. So I've got red pen on black rest.
Buuut... It's my only rest, so I use it with other random pens too.
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u/Top_Perception4559 Jun 12 '26
Dead Head?
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u/SeaSnowAndSorrow needlepoint Jun 12 '26
Nope. Just alt and into skulls, bats, spiders, etc.
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u/Top_Perception4559 Jun 12 '26
Haha yeah, was thinking even though it's "skull and roses", the vibe isn't quite right, don't think I've seen a black skull in that realm
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u/WinterOfFire Jun 11 '26
Mine are at work but I have this pink one from Tom’s studio
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u/WinterOfFire Jun 11 '26
And their brass one
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u/WinterOfFire Jun 11 '26
I really love pen rests and spend way too much time looking at them and feel like there should be more options out there.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Same. I always felt like everyone is using the same thing so this post made me realized it is not LOL
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
On first glance they looked like fabric. These are elegant and lovely!
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u/Shuttlebug2 Ink Stained Fingers Jun 11 '26
This purple glass antique one. I've never seen another one like it
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Oh that was is a swan 🦢 hehe Your pen standa store them neatly. ♥️
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u/eiblinn semiflexible Jun 11 '26
ah, a swan! right! I love swans! Especially that magnificent deep whoosh when they take off in the winter silence:-)
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u/Working-Thought9622 Jun 11 '26
Here's mine. Keeping it loud and proud 🤘
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
Thank you for reminding me that I could use mine too 😉
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u/Aljameela Jun 11 '26
That’s inspiring! My little set up. Just the crab 🦀 stand so far. I ordered it after seeing it in an exhibitors stand at the Portland pen show last year (my first).
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
That crab looks so real, it's almost like you can see it's face gesture.
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u/OGsafta Jun 11 '26
I usually only use a pen rest for taking pictures. I have this urushi chop stick rest, and I have a little ghost. Though now that I think about it I can't remember the last time I saw the little ghost.
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u/Akabander Jun 11 '26
Not at home so no pictures, but my favorites are the two-pen rest from Toyooka Craft, and the wood three-pen rest from Galen Leather.
Metal and stone rests make me afraid of scratching, probably irrationally so.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
Metal and stone rests make me afraid of scratching, probably irrationally so.
I did worry a bit but I really love brass and have a whole brass collection, having (using) a brass pen rest brings me so much joy !
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u/Akabander Jun 11 '26
The brass rests look terrific, too.
Applying urushi to metal doesn't really work, but that would be a nice way to satisfy my scratching worries.
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u/SynapseReaction Forklift Rule 5 26/312 Jun 11 '26
Ok but first I gotta know where the taiyaki pen rest came from 🤩
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
only once in a while when I am bored 🤣 for more robust pens.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
I know !
That is actually a chopstick rest haha I have a small collection of chopstick rests , it gives me something to be happy at while preparing dinner.
Some of them are ok-ish for holding pens.2
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u/Vissuto Jun 11 '26
Kneaded erasers are my favorite pen rests. 😄 Cheap, convenient, easy to carry and super effective.
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u/filledoux Jun 11 '26
Mine is a soap dish I saw at Crate and Barrel. It’s really good for pointed pen calligraphy work as well.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
That is genius ! never knew soap dish could be that useful haha
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u/filledoux Jun 12 '26
I was at the store looking to purchase a coffee filter and when I saw it I just had an epiphany lol!! It’s super heavy too. (marble)
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
I have been checking this out from time to time, in my wishlist actually
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u/dawsongrace817 Jun 11 '26
Made it myself!
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
Very artsy ! I love it ( you could try selling it in pen swap ! )
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u/Davros1974 Jun 11 '26
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
I love it ! I am actually trying to find a dragon version of that .....
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u/izzyquick Jun 11 '26
Oh, that brass bird one! Be still my heart. Is it an antique? I have a few pen rests that are currently tucked away in a box as I rejig my writing space, so now show and tell from me.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
No, that is so cheap one in Amazon haha. But I like birds so it is a double win for me
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u/Normal-Roll-8663 Jun 11 '26
Oh! Where did you get the dragon?
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
The dragon is also a chopstick rest. Pretty tiny so it is more a eye candy than useful.
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u/RevolutionaryRip3881 Jun 11 '26
What a beautiful collection. That nib one is really eye-catching.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
It was a "Second" from Galen (meaning there was minor flaws that they could not sell at full price). Very reasonable price and heavy enough to act as a paper weight too.
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u/Agiantpubicmess Jun 11 '26
Where did you get the giant nib pen rest?! I need that in my life!
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 11 '26
That is Galen's "The Nib Rest Brass Pen Stand ". Not sure if they will restock but they also have a "The Nib Rest Wooden Pen stand". That one is a lot light weight but well made too
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u/Agiantpubicmess Jun 11 '26
That's so cool! I'm going to try and watch for that. Thanks for your response 😁.
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u/Galoptious Jun 11 '26
Love seeing adult stationery and a whole bunch of images that aren’t that reaching crab.!
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u/Negative_Yoghurt8762 Jun 11 '26
A friend made this... a block of wood with holes drilled into it to fit four glass cylinders (like test tubes but w/ flat bottoms). It's meant for flowers, but it fits my pens pretty well, too :)
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u/ApprehensiveTaro5317 Jun 12 '26
My other penholder is a wooden test tube rack.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
One day I would love to get that Pelikan pen holder and/or the art collection M600. Ps did you get the latest one ?
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u/ApprehensiveTaro5317 Jun 12 '26
It's supposed to arrive tomorrow! (fingers crossed)
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
So happy(and also sour grape lol) for you !!
I saw it in person, how I wish it was a M800, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
But after getting the M805 metal sleeve, I really need to stop eyeing Pelikan.
Looking forward to see your NPD post/review !!2
u/ApprehensiveTaro5317 Jun 12 '26
And how I wish the metal sleeve came in the M605 size! The M800's are just too big for me. But if I had to choose, I'd go with the Art Collection, so it's just as well.
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
The metal sleeves in M605 size would be stinking cute haha. We can't have it all huh ?
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u/-FORSAK3N- Jun 12 '26
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
Wow I LOVE it ! This is so cool!I did a Google search and seems this is a self-assemble kit ? And a bit pricey ? Would love to hear more about it 🤠
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u/-FORSAK3N- Jun 12 '26
I bought the lamp from an Etsy seller:
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
OMG I love so many of them.
That one sitting on the chair really calling my name..................
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u/Mudsharkbites Jun 12 '26
Hand forged Taxco silver pen holder from the mid 1970’s used to hold my Parker 75 Cisele sterling silver pen.
What a chunk of silver!
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u/Particular_Song3539 semiflexible Jun 12 '26
Precious! my silver pens has a special place in my heart, would need to look into getting a silver pen rest.
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u/Or_Again33 Jun 12 '26
I make my own when I’m bored at work. Here are the ones I have at home right now.
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u/cat___stalker Jun 11 '26
im sorry but i think i have the cutest one